Fish Bag
2009.05.0076
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Fish Bag (2009.05.0076) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Contemporary, Late 20th century |
Culture | Akha, Hill Tribe |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 23 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 20.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | .28 cm |
Weight | 112 g |
Measuring Remarks | Diameter is of opening in bag, height was measured along side of bag while laid flat, depth is thickness of one layer of the bag. |
Materials | Plant--Hemp |
Manufacturing Processes | Weaving--Hand, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing, Twisting |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | 2/12/2009: "These are identical to the string bags made by the Akha of Thailand as pictured in the book People of the Golden Triangle." - Jennifer White, Registrar, 2/12/2009 Also compare to Akha fish bag illustrated on page 100, From the Hands of the Hills, by Campbell, Pongnoi, and Voraphitak, 1978. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Kieffer-Lopez Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |